You can delete a Steam review from your profile or from the game's store page
To remove a review you wrote on Steam, open the game's store page, scroll to your review in the "Reviews" section, and click the trash icon next to it. You can also delete it from your profile: go to your account, select "Reviews", find the review, and click delete. Steam removes the review immediately, and it no longer appears on the game's page or in your profile history.
The process works the same whether you wrote a positive or negative review. You do not need to contact Steam support — the delete option is built into the interface and available to you at any time. Most reviews show the delete button within a few seconds of the page loading.
Key Takeaways
- You can delete a review directly from the game's store page by clicking the trash icon next to your review in the "Reviews" section.
- Alternatively, go to your profile, select "Reviews", find the review you want to remove, and click the delete button.
- Deleted reviews disappear immediately from the game's review page and from your profile.
- You can delete a review at any time after posting it, even if other players have marked it as helpful.
Deleting from the game's store page
The quickest way to delete a review is from the game itself. Search for the game in the Steam store, go to its main page, and scroll down to the "Reviews" section. Find your review — it will have your username and profile picture next to it.
Look for a small trash icon or three-dot menu button next to your review text. Click it and select "Delete Review" or the trash icon directly. The review vanishes from the page within seconds. Other players will no longer see it, and it stops counting toward the game's overall review score.
Deleting from your profile
If you cannot find the game or prefer to manage all your reviews in one place, you can delete from your Steam profile. Click your username in the top right corner of Steam and select "Profile".
On your profile page, look for a "Reviews" tab or section. Click it to see all reviews you have written. Find the one you want to remove, and click the delete button or trash icon next to it. The review is removed from both your profile and the game's store page immediately.
What happens after you delete a review
Once deleted, the review is gone permanently. It no longer appears on the game's review page, in your profile history, or in any search results. Other players cannot see it, and it no longer affects the game's review score or recommendation percentage.
If you delete a review and then write a new one for the same game later, Steam treats it as a separate review. You can write multiple reviews for the same game over time, and each one can be deleted independently. There is no limit to how many times you can review or delete reviews for a single title.
If the delete button does not appear
In rare cases, the delete option may not show up immediately. This usually happens if you are not logged into the account that wrote the review. Make sure you are signed into the correct Steam account before looking for the delete button.
If you own the game through a shared library or a family account, you may not be able to delete reviews written from a different account. Log into the account that posted the review to remove it. If you still cannot find the delete button after confirming you are on the right account, try refreshing the page or clearing your browser cache, as the page may be loading slowly or displaying outdated information.
Editing instead of deleting
If you want to keep your review but change what you wrote, you do not have to delete it. Most reviews have an "Edit" button next to the delete option. Click it to update your text, change your recommendation (thumbs up or down), or adjust your playtime without removing the review entirely.
Editing preserves the review's history on the game's page and keeps any helpful votes it received. Deleting and rewriting starts from zero, so editing is useful if you want to maintain the visibility and credibility your review has already built.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I delete a review if other people marked it as helpful?
Yes. The number of helpful votes does not prevent you from deleting a review. You can remove any review you wrote at any time, regardless of how many players found it useful or marked it as helpful.
Will deleting a review affect my Steam account or reputation?
No. Deleting a review has no impact on your account status, badges, or standing with Steam. It only removes that single review from public view and does not change how other users see your profile.
Can I delete reviews I wrote a long time ago?
Yes. Steam does not impose a time limit on deleting reviews. You can remove a review from years ago the same way you would delete one posted yesterday, as long as you are logged into the account that wrote it.
What if I delete a review by mistake?
Steam does not have an undo feature for deleted reviews. Once you confirm the deletion, the review is permanently removed. If you want to restore your thoughts about the game, you will need to write a new review from scratch.
Do I need to delete a review before I can write a new one?
No. You can have multiple reviews for the same game at the same time. If you want to replace an old review with a new one, you can delete the old one first, or simply write a new review and leave the old one up.